Strait of Hormuz is open for India

Strait of Hormuz is pen for India 

Friends according to the media reportsIn a significant de-escalation for New Delhi, Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on March 5, 2025, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed exclusively to vessels from the United States, Israel, Europe, and their Western allies. This selective closure effectively leaves the vital waterway open for Indian and Chinese-flagged ships.

Key Updates for India

Operational Relief: The move provides oil hope for India, which relies on the strait for approximately 40–50% of its crude oil imports.

Stranded Vessels: Before this clarification, at least 37 Indian-flagged ships and over 1,100 seafarers were reported stranded near the chokepoint due to earlier blanket warnings.

Wartime Regulation: Iran cited its right under international law to regulate passage during wartime, warning that any ship linked to the US or its supporters will certainly be hit if they enter.

Energy Security: Despite the opening, the Indian government remains cautious. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India is well-stocked with reserves to manage short-term disruptions. 

The strait, which handles roughly 20% of global oil supply, was effectively paralyzed following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran starting late February 2025. While Iran has not issued a formal legal notice of closure to the UN, its operational control and threats have halted most commercial traffic in the region.source google, media reports. 

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